How far is Reading, PA from Schuylkill Haven, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Schuylkill Haven, PA is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Schuylkill Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Schuylkill Haven.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
2689 ft · 56 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South 4th Street
1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.3 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike
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Turn left onto Dock Street
2890 ft · 1 min · Dock Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
56 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Margaretta Street
82 m · 14 sec · South Margaretta Street
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Turn right onto East Wilson Street
81 m · 14 sec · East Wilson Street
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Turn right onto High Street
61 m · 9 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Schuylkill Haven.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Centre Turnpike
Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Reading and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Schuylkill Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Schuylkill Haven?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Reading and 15.4 miles from Schuylkill Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Schuylkill Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Hamburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Schuylkill Haven. Straight-line distance: 24.08 mi (38.76 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schuylkill Haven
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,086 |
| Coordinates | 40.6306500, -76.1710500 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schuylkill Haven (-76.17105, 40.63065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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